[annalex]

That totality teaches a faith-based salvation

But not salvation by faith alone, as the scripture clearly tells us. It is not a matter of reconciling verses that could be read in a variety of ways: the salvation by faith alone is expressly contradicted by scripture, in a passage that is solely devoted to that question, and in language that couldn't be plainer.

[Forest Keeper]

But not salvation by faith alone, as the scripture clearly tells us. It is not a matter of reconciling verses that could be read in a variety of ways: the salvation by faith alone is expressly contradicted by scripture, in a passage that is solely devoted to that question, and in language that couldn't be plainer.

But we have been talking about Eph. 2 which PLAINLY discredits any idea that works play a significant part of salvation. Works are necessary but GUARANTEED by God for the elect. Sola Fide incorporates works BECAUSE they are guaranteed. It's all one package. No one who has true faith fails in works. EVER! That is God's promise in a passage that also "couldn't be plainer". :)